A novel technique that uses mammography to determine the biological tissue composition of a tumor could help reduce unnecessary breast biopsies, according to a new study appearing in the journal Radiology
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Aadel Chaudhuri, M.D., assistant professor of radiation oncology, Washington University, St.
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ITN Associate Editor Jeff Zagoudis speaks with Karen Hou, M.D., breast radiologist at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Ill., about the hospital's use of new technology and innovative practices.
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Siemens Healthineers unveiled the new Mammomat Revelation premium mammography platform at the 2017 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting, Nov. 26-Dec. 1 in Chicago. Mammomat Revelation enables healthcare providers to expand precision medicine, improve clinical outcomes and...
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Hologic Inc. announced that Steve MacMillan, the company's chairman, president and CEO, joined selected employees to ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell on October 2 in conjunction with the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is the 12th consecutive year Hologic rang the bell for Breast Cancer...
A patient prepares to have a tomosynthesis-guided prone breast biopsy using the Hologic Affirm prone biopsy system.
Feature | Breast Biopsy Systems | October 17, 2019 | By Harriet Borofsky, M.D.
The current body of research supporting...
News | Prostate Cancer | August 20, 2019
August 20, 2019 — According to the American Cancer Society, approximately...
Technology | Breast Biopsy Systems | July 24, 2019
July 24, 2019 – Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A. Inc. recently expanded its...
Technology | Breast Biopsy Systems | April 26, 2019
April 26, 2019 — Hologic Inc. announced global commercial availability of the Trident HD specimen radiography system....
The Cianna Medical Savi Scout Radar Localization system, showing the console, detector and the marker, with a size comparison and X-ray images inside breast tissue. For more information on the learning curve of its use http://sabcs16.posterview.com/nosl/p/P1-11-06.
Feature | Breast Imaging | April 24, 2019 | By Greg Freiherr
Wires have traditionally been placed prior to lumpectomy to mark cancerous tissues in the breast. Wire-free localizers...
News | Biopsy Systems | March 29, 2019
March 29, 2019 — Dune Medical Devices has just completed the first in-man cases for Smart Biopsy, its percutaneous soft...
Technology | Interventional Radiology | February 20, 2019
February 20, 2019 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the Ion endoluminal system from Intuitive...
News | Prostate Cancer | February 12, 2019
February 12, 2019 — Cambridge Consultants has partnered with Exact Imaging, makers of the ExactVu...
One of several 3-D printed models at Stratasys booth during RSNA 2018.
Sponsored Content | Blog | RSNA | November 27, 2018 | Greg Freiherr
For medical practice to advance, efforts to make this practice more efficient must not come at the expense of accuracy...
Philips’ Compressed SENSE technology helps shorten MRI exams by eliminating redundant radiofrequency signals from the acquisition phase. The software reconstructs any missing information to maintain high image quality. (Images courtesy of Philips/University Hospital Cologne)
Feature | Breast Imaging | November 05, 2018 | By Jeff Zagoudis
The incidence of breast cancer is rising globally, with an estimated 1 in 8 women diagnosed in their lifetime and 40,...
Biomarker blood test accurately confirms remission in non-smoker with HPV-associated oral cancer.
News | Radiation Oncology | October 30, 2018
October 30, 2018 — A highly sensitive blood test that detects minute traces of cancer-specific DNA has been shown to...
Technology | Breast Biopsy Systems | October 03, 2018
October 3, 2018 — Leica Biosystems announced the U.S. launch of MammoPort, the first integrated specimen containment...
News | Prostate Cancer | September 19, 2018
September 19, 2018 — Exact Imaging, makers of the ExactVu...
News | Ultrasound Imaging | August 10, 2018
August 10, 2018 — Exact Imaging announced that it has become a UroGPO Imaging Partner, joining the North American...
The Endomagnetics' Magtrace and Sentimag Magnetic Localization System uses magnetic detection during sentinel lymph node biopsy procedures to identify specific lymph nodes, known as sentinel lymph nodes, for surgical removal.
Technology | Women's Health | July 24, 2018
July 24, 2018 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared a magnetic device system for guiding lymph node...
Technology | Focused Ultrasound Therapy | June 19, 2018
June 19, 2018 — EDAP TMS SA has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its...
News | Prostate Cancer | June 14, 2018
June 14, 2018 — Hitachi Medical Systems Europe has been awarded the contract to supply six...
